Herbed Garlic Croutons

Total Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons margarine (unsalted)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 cups whole wheat bread cubes

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat margarine.
• 2 add seasonings.
• 3 cook for about 1 minute to soften.
• 4 stir in bread cubes and saute until browned and crisp.
• 5 scatter on tops of soups or salads just before serving.
• 6 variations: - try other seasonings of your choice such as curry powder, cut into cubes.
• 7 spread on ungreased baking sheet.
• 8 toast in 400 deg f oven for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
• 9 store in tin at room temperature for 1-2 days; some of their crispness will be lost if stored in plastic container.
• 10 they may be reheated and crisped in 350 deg f oven for 5 minutes.